Decree for Restitution of Conjugal Rights Alone Doesn’t Bar Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reaffirmed that a decree for restitution under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, […]
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Pune Family Court Denies Wife’s Request for Interim Alimony Based on Earnings
A Pune family court recently dismissed a 46-year-old woman’s request for interim alimony based on earnings, citing her stable income
Widow Can’t Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law Under Muslim Law, DV Act
The Court noted that the father-in-law cannot be compelled to pay maintenance to his widowed daughter-in-law either under the Domestic
The Maintenance And Welfare Of Parents And Senior Citizens Act, 2007
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Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (1956): A Comprehensive Guide
The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA) of 1956 is a landmark legislation governing adoption and maintenance rights within Hindu
Allahabad HC: Court Must Decide on Allegation of Adultery Against Wife Before Granting Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that if a clear allegation of adultery is made against the wife, the court must
Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), 1955: An In-Depth Analysis
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Section 125 CrPC Should Not Foster Dependence or Inactivity in Spouses Seeking Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has highlighted that the maintenance provisions under Section 125 of the CrPC are not designed
Able-bodied wife to not sit idle and misuse maintenance provisions, while the husband is taking care of all the needs: Punjab & Haryana HC
The current petition is presented before the High Court Of Punjab & Haryana At Chandigarh. It is challenging the impugned
Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Used by Able-Bodied Wives to Evade Employment: Punjab and Haryana High Court
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P&H High Court: Social Media Evidence Admissible in Adultery-Related Maintenance Cases
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set a significant precedent by ruling that social media evidence can be considered
Punjab and Haryana High Court: Section 125 CrPC Cannot Be Misused by Wives Seeking to Remain Idle
The High Court upheld a family court’s decision to dismiss a woman’s plea for interim or final maintenance from her
Delhi HC: A Woman Leaving Her Job to Care for Family Doesn’t Relieve Husband of Maintenance Obligation, Even If She is Able-Bodied and Capable of Earning
The Delhi High Court stated that a husband must provide maintenance to his wife and children, even if the wife
Section 125 CrPC | Wife Entitled to Maintenance Even if She Files for Divorce: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court recently noted that a wife cannot be denied maintenance solely because she seeks a divorce after
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Well-Qualified Wife Should Not Remain Idle to Rely on Husband’s Maintenance
The Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Tuesday, noted that well-qualified women should not remain idle or rely solely on their
Madhya Pradesh HC: Maintenance for Parents Unrelated to Property Given to Children
The Madhya Pradesh High Court noted that the obligation to pay maintenance to parents is not contingent on the amount
Punjab and Haryana High Court Rules Court Can Grant Ad-Interim Maintenance Under Section 125 CrPC/Section 144 BNSS
However, the Court said such ad-interim maintenance must be granted only in exceptional cases. The Punjab and Haryana High Court
Delhi High Court: Child Entitled to Maintenance Under Hindu Marriage Act Until Financial Independence
A Division Bench ruled that a child’s education does not get over when he/she attains the age of 18 years.
Father exposing private parts, showing child sex scenes is sexual harassment under POCSO: Uttarakhand High Court
The Court also upheld the family court’s order directing him to pay ₹25,000 per month to his wife and ₹20,000
My wife has filed a 125 case against me, what shall I do?
In the realm of family law in India, Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) holds significant importance.
Supreme Court Rules Divorced Muslim Women Eligible for Maintenance under Section 125 CrPC
A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih pronounced separate but concurring judgments. The Supreme Court, in